lam1 pung4 tau4冧篷頭冧篷头
Jyutpinglam1 pung4 tau4
Yalelām pùhng tàuh
Definition
The Chinese radical 40 (宀), representing a roof.
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How it's used
This term is a colloquial way to refer to the radical 宀 in Cantonese, which is formally known as 寶蓋頭. It visually describes the shape of the radical as a covering or a canopy. Using this term shows a more informal and descriptive approach to discussing Chinese characters rather than using technical linguistic terminology.
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the roof radical
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the radical 广, which is often called 廣字頭. Learners sometimes use the term indiscriminately for any roof-like shape, but 冧篷頭 specifically refers to the one with the dot on top.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
